| Birds of Fantasy Calendar, Wall, Pomegranate
We presume that these watercolors of birds are Chinese in nature; they were done on eighteenth-century paper from Holland. The paintings may have once been a single accordion-fold manuscript in the Chinese style, yet many of the images reflect early-eighteenth-century Western design and detail. Were they painted by a Chinese artist living in Europe, or were they commissioned from a Chinese art or studio by a European customer? No matter - just savor the beauty and talent that produced these lovely creatures. This 2006 Wall calendar was published by Pomegranate.
The calendar description above is from the archives. Select below for current calendars. |